Case Manager Per Diem

Job Title: Case Manager

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000206387

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: An autonomous role that coordinates, negotiates, procures services and resources for, and manages the care of complex patients to facilitate achievement of quality and cost-efficient patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in Case Management or Utilization Management in a hospital setting is required.
• Successful completion of all orientation programs is required.

Essential Functions:

• Seeks out and resolves discrepancies and delays in the care delivery process, identifies positive and negative care trends and process obstacles. Performs the primary role functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy, which are achieved through collaboration with the patient and those involved in the patient's care
• Assures that appropriate services are generated in a timely and cost-effective manner by assisting the patient to appropriately self-direct care, self-advocate, and make informed healthcare decisions to the highest degree possible
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, positive relationship building; effective written and verbal communications; negotiation; knowledge of contractual or risk arrangements; and ability to effect change, perform ongoing evaluation and critical analysis, plan and organize effectively and promote client and family autonomy.
• Identifies trends and patterns of resource use and patient care and makes recommendations in compliance with established policy and procedure
• Ensures continuity of care for patients with post-hospital healthcare needs and maximizes the patient's and family's abilities to meet the continuing care needs within their social and financial framework
• Understands and applies the principles of growth and development to assess a patient's age-specific needs to ensure appropriate treatment and care

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.